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NG56 RPX

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,431 mi
Last recorded150,431 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 RPX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 150,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch covered with duct tape (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 142,835 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 136,965 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 118,814 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 101,360 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 93,671 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 93,564 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords very close to wear limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteraited (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Wiper linkage worn and noisy.

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 91,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 91,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced requires polishing (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted split accident damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off loose (0.1 (a))

oil level low

Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire exhaust shield loose (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 84,429 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 84,428 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 75,865 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 67,427 miles

Ball joint has slight play nearside front inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 67,427 miles

Ball joint has excessive play offside front inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside front (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside front (8.2.2)

Ball joint has slight play nearside front inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 63,286 miles

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 63,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 58,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 58,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 50,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 50,722 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 42,579 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 42,536 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 33,871 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 27,204 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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NG56 RPX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,273 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NG56 RPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NG56 RPX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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